Learning Support Assistant

Harris Primary Academy Orpington

Location: Bromley, United Kingdom

Category: Education

Salary: 0 - 0 GBP / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

Join Harris Primary Academy Orpington as a Learning Support Assistant to attend to pupils' personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical hygiene, and welfare matters. This is a fixed-term position assigned to two students based at HPAO.

Responsibilities

Attending to the pupil’s personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical hygiene, and welfare matters
Working with the class teacher and Inclusion Manager to support the implementation of person-centred planning and targets for SEND pupils
Liaising with appropriate external SEND or health professionals to ensure advice on provision for individual SEND pupils is effectively implemented
Supervising and supporting SEND pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
Establishing good relationships with all pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

As part of making reasonable adjustments for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, it will sometimes be necessary to direct LSAs to support pupil’s intimate care needs in line with the academy Intimate Care Policy and to maintain the pupils health, safety, and personal dignity.

Qualifications

Qualifications to GCSE level or equivalent
Knowledge and understanding of pupils with social and emotional difficulties that may impact their behaviour
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of Microsoft software
Some knowledge of social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds

Perks & Benefits

Join a supportive environment with professional development opportunities, career planning, coaching, mentoring, and top-quality training programmes. Enjoy a competitive rewards and benefits package including Harris Allowance, Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, Wellbeing Cash Plan, and more.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a community that values collaboration, best practice, and diversity. Harris Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people while providing an inclusive and supportive learning and working environment.